Chapter 77 - A Poem to “Thank” the Unit and the Leaders! (1/2)

It was still Zhang Ye!

The reward recipient remained the same!

Instantaneously, Zhāng Yě's face was as ugly as it could be. The Station Head and the Deputy Station Head's expressions were not much different from his. They felt like there was a stream of fire burning inside them that they could not vent! Zhāng Yě had clearly been selected previously! It was clearly something that had been decided long ago! Why did it inexplicably become Zhang Ye's award?

What the heck!?

What is the meaning of this!?

How can such a ridiculous situation happen?

The other side had a different expression!

Xiaofang was heard screaming, ”Teacher Zhang! It's really you! This time, it's really you!”

w.a.n.g Xiaomei congratulated, ”Congratulations. Even if it was a blunder previously, now that the jury did not change the outcome, it has become reality. With the Silver Microphone Award, the path ahead of you will be much easier. This is a national-level award that is given alongside the Golden Microphone Awards. It's the highest honor and qualification for a rookie!”

”Beautifully done!” Big Sis Zhou slammed Zhang Ye's back heavily, ”Even the Heavens have helped you!”

Only Zhang Ye knew that it was not because of Heaven, but because he had used the game ring to reverse the situation!

The Station Head had risen from his seat and stared at the people from the jury. He did not speak, but managed to express his great dissatisfaction with his eyes!

Deputy Station Head Jia also slammed loudly on the hand rest!

The people from the jury paid no heed. They already had a result!

Zhang Ye noticed the actions of the two Leaders. Up until this point, the station's Leaders still had the same att.i.tude towards him. They did not even want to give him the little bit of respect he deserved. It was clear that they did not acknowledge Zhang Ye. He finally saw through it. So what if he worked hard? So what if he broke the Central Radio Station's record? So what if he got first in his channel's listeners.h.i.+p ratings? So what if he won the Silver Microphone Award?

The Station Head and Deputy Station Head Jia would never look kindly at a small figure like him! They had taken for granted Zhang Ye's great contribution from his results. Zhang Ye had used his works to create a legend, and even did not want any bit of compensation for his copyright from the station, yet they still thought it was expected of him, and in turn, tried to basically rob him of his copyright without spending a dime. And if he didn't give it to them? If he didn't give it to them, he would be threatened! Removed from his position! Not given a nomination! They were so ugly in their actions and faces that they looked inhumane!

It was as if Zhang Ye owed them. They would never remember Zhang Ye for his merits. They would never care about his results. That was all that they cared about!

It was quite tragic! Zhang Ye's heart was already completely cold. A surge of anger exploded in him. He had already acc.u.mulated this sentiment of his for too long. He could not repress it any further!

”May I invite Teacher Zhang Ye to come onstage to receive his award.” Zhang Huo smiled.

Zhang Ye straightened his clothes and strode up, ”Thank you.”

Zhang Yuanqi was wearing a nightgown today. It was purple. A large portion of her smooth back was revealed. The whiteness was especially charming. She took over the trophy from a staff member, and with a gentle smile and eyes, no one could tell the Heavenly Queen's usual indifferent nature, ”Teacher Zhang, congratulations.”

”Thank you, Teacher Zhang.” Zhang Ye took the trophy from the Heavenly Queen's hands.

Receiving this award was not easy, but was this the end of it? No! It was not over!

Zhang Huo conditioned the atmosphere, ”As the saying goes, the road to happiness is strewn with setbacks. Teacher Zhang took the longest to receive this year's Silver Microphone Award. Hur Hur.” Looking at the audience, he said, ”Some people might not know Teacher Zhang, or they might not be familiar with him. But if I say something, I'm sure many would know. A few days ago at the Mid-Autumn Poetry Meet, it's this Teacher Zhang who beat all sorts of elites, shocking the entire auditorium with a single ‘Shuidiao Getou’!”

”Oh!”

”I’ve heard of it!”

”So it was him?”

Quite a small number of people were enlightened!

Zhang Huo acted according to tradition and began introducing Zhang Ye's segments. It was easy for others, as they would end with a few words, but Zhang Ye's was really very long. ”Teacher Zhang had previously hosted ‘Late-night Ghost Stories’ and ‘Old and Young Story Club’. He gave birth to several excellent works, such as ‘Ghost Blows Out the Light’, ‘Little Bunnies Be Good’, ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarves’, ‘The Emperor's New Clothes’ and ‘The Wizard of Oz’. And they were all original creations of Teacher Zhang!”

”Ah?”

”He was the one who wrote 'Ghost Blows Out the Light'?”

”Even 'Little Bunnies Be Good' was created by him?”

”Holy ****, I wouldn't know if you didn't say it, but the moment you said it, it's really frightening!”

”Who is this person? He's so awesome!”

”That's nothing. It is only now that you understand? Note that the most famous 'Flying Bird and Fish' was written by him. I heard this poem even saved a life.”

”I know this person, too. I especially like 'The Song of the Stormy Petrel'. It's so aggressive!”

”With these qualifications, he can even vie for the Golden Microphone Awards. Why was there so much controversy over a Silver Microphone Award? If he doesn't get it, who else can get it? Are the judges blind?”

Some people had heard of him, while there were even more people who heard of him for the first time.

After hearing all this, many people were astonished by Zhang Ye's achievements!

Zhang Huo carried on, ”I'm not sure if Teacher Zhang has brought with him an acceptance speech. I recall that the Mid-Autumn Poetry Meet was also hosted by me, and the acceptance speech Teacher Zhang gave could only be described as art. It is as good as his talent for poetry.” As they were colleagues, Zhang Huo also knew him, so he added on quite a bit more. This was also to ease his tension, since the he was at an important occasion, so even a senior like Zhang Huo could not feel at ease.

Zhang Ye smirked, ”Since Teacher Zhang Huo has mentioned my poems, then I will use a poem for my acceptance speech.”

Zhang Huo laughed out, ”Then that will be a treat to our ears, for us to hear your new work for the first time.” After he finished, he stepped back and gave the stage to Zhang Ye.

Zhang Yuanqi also went down. She sat in the first row, listening.

Zhang Ye touched the microphone stand in front of him, ”I actually did not wish to say anything today. I want to use this occasion and setting to thank the station's management that helped me. Our Beijing Radio Station's Station Head, and our radio station's Deputy Station Head Jia. Without the strong support from my Leaders, there would not be today's Zhang Ye!”